“Sister M.L. Gude is a
true hero for the GLBT community,” said GALA-ND/SMC Chair Liam Dacey, “She has
worked tirelessly to support and advise gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgendered students over the past two decades, and we are proud to pay her a
much deserved tribute.” Sister Gude
served as Chair of the Notre Dame Standing Committee on Gay and Lesbian Student
Needs from the late 90s-mid 2000s, where she pioneered gay and lesbian
educational, training, and social programs.
Lt. Col. Fehrenbach has
faced discharge from the Air Force against his will because of his
sexuality. He is currently awaiting the
decision of his case from the Secretary of the Air Force. Dacey said: “Under current Notre Dame
policies, a war hero like Lt. Col. Fehrenbach would not be given non
discrimination protection at Notre Dame and also would not be able to start his
own gay organization. That is an
injustice.”
Ticket prices for the
dinner range from $50 for members to $75 for non-members. Students and young alumni can get a
discounted ticket of $35. All panels
during the weekend are free and open to the public. For more information on registration, visit: www.GalaNDSMC.org.
About GALA-ND/SMC
GALA-ND/SMC
is the Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae of the University of Notre Dame and Saint
Mary's College. Our national group numbers over 900 members, including
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) alumni/ae, faculty and staff
from the schools, as well as their families, friends, and allies.
About The Tom Dooley Award
The Thomas A. Dooley
Award honors individuals who, through their faith-based background, have
demonstrated personal courage, compassion and commitment to advance the human
and civil rights of lesbian and gay Americans. The award is named for the gay,
former Notre Dame student who achieved world fame in the 1950s for his
humanitarian activities while serving in the Navy in Southeast Asia, and even
greater fame when he continued his humanitarian work as an American “jungle
doctor” in
GALA ND/SMC bestows a
$1,000 gift to a charity of the honoree's choice.